How are student projects judged at the competition?
Each project is evaluated on four criteria: knowledge, analysis, sources, and presentation. Teams of volunteer judges evaluate the students’ projects using the scoring rationale. Exhibit, performance, and documentary students present their projects and are interviewed by judges at regional competitions (hyperlink to schedule?). If a student is unable to present his or her project for judging on the day of the competition, prior arrangements must be made with the CMHEC staff. Paper students submit their essays on an alternate schedule. They are not required to attend the competitions in order to have their projects evaluated. You can find the Junior Division and Senior Division evaluation forms here on the CMHEC site. Some teachers provide a copy of the form at the outset so students know the expectations. The forms may also be used or adapted for the school’s history fair.
